The next day, Sophia decided to pay a visit to her dear friend Rose, who was now heavily pregnant. It had been a while since she had seen Rose, and she looked forward to catching up and sharing the recent events that had unfolded in her life, from the drama with Becky to the unexpected visit from Alpha Lucas.As Sophia arrived at the Pack's hospital, she couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia. It was here that she had been brought, unconscious and injured, when the Gamma had found her after her banishment. The hospital held a special place in her heart as it was where she had found safety and healing, and where she had formed her first meaningful connections in the Sky Blue Pack.Sophia made her way to Rose's office, where she knew she would likely find her friend. The office was cozy and filled with comforting scents of herbal teas and soothing lavender. It was a reflection of Rose's gentle and caring nature.Upon entering, Sophia found Rose sitting at her desk, her round belly

As Sophia and Rose left the hospital, they were unaware of the ominous presence that lurked in the shadows. The journey back to Rose's house should have been uneventful, but it took a dark turn when they were ambushed by a group of masked assailants. The attackers moved with eerie swiftness, overwhelming the two women before they could react. In a matter of moments, they found themselves forcibly subdued, their vision blurred from a mysterious substance that had been used to incapacitate them.When Sophia and Rose finally regained consciousness, they found themselves bound to chairs in a dimly lit, unfamiliar room. Panic washed over them as they realized the direness of their situation. Their hands were tightly secured with restraints, and they were unable to free themselves.Sophia's voice quivered with fear as she turned to Rose, who looked equally terrified. "Rose, are you okay? What happened? Where are we?"Rose struggled to sit up in her restraints, her voice trembling. "I don't

The moment the report reached Xavier and Xiao that their beloved mate, Sophia, had been kidnapped, their world shattered. Their immediate reaction was nothing short of frantic, a storm of emotions and turmoil that consumed them.The news came through a frantic phone call to their office, and the words hit them like a physical blow. "Sophia's been kidnapped!" The voice on the other end was laced with panic, making it clear that this was not a false alarm or a cruel joke.Xavier and Xiao's faces blanched with shock, their eyes locking onto the phone as if they could will the information to be untrue. But the reality of the situation began to set in, and their instincts as Alphas, as mates, and as protectors surged to the forefront.They leaped into action, their responses almost simultaneous, as if they shared a single mind. Their movements were swift and resolute. Xavier barked orders, mobilizing their pack to search for any trace of Sophia. Xiao coordinated with law enforcement, shari